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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 2010
Filed:
May. 12, 2005
Hisaho Inao, Niigata, JP;
Tatsuya Hirano, Niigata, JP;
Katsutoshi Shimizu, Kyoto, JP;
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A semiconductor package production method includes the step of die-cutting part of a lead side portion of a seal formed by molding and dam bars using a pedestal and punch. The pedestal has an outer surface at a position retreating from a side surface of an upper seal portion as far as possible and an inner surface generally near a side surface of a lower seal portion. Width Wa of the upper surface of the upper surface of the pedestal is smaller than the overhang size of the upper seal portion. Tip end region Ra of the lead side portion which is present right under the overhang portion of the upper seal portion has a slanted surface Fawhich is sloped inwardly from top to bottom.